Srinagar is the heart of the Kashmir Valley — famous for Dal Lake, shikara rides, and houseboats. The Mughal gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi) are must-see; winters are very cold and the lake can ice at the edges. Good base for Gulmarg or Pahalgam day trips when roads are open.
Srinagar is the heart of the Kashmir Valley — famous for Dal Lake, shikara rides, and houseboats. The Mughal gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi) are must-see; winters are very cold and the lake can ice at the edges. Good base for Gulmarg or Pahalgam day trips when roads are open.